Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí College of Humanities English School “MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT COURSE” ING 420 Instructor:Marisol Barraza Student: Botello Delis 4-775-1169 1
WORKSHEETS 2
Introduction Worksheets are excellent tools in the classroom. They encourage students to engage their brains during class You can use in the classroom in order to help students 'learning outside of the classroom. 3
Table of Content Definitions Types of Worksheets Structure of a good Worksheet Content Form Peculiarities of foreign language teaching The use of worksheet in the classroom 4
Table of Content Advantages Disadvantages Examples Online Worksheets creators Conclusion R eferences 5
What is a Worksheet? 6 A paper listing questions for learners I s a sheet of paper given by a teacher to students that lists tasks for the students to accomplish
Types of Worksheets Matching Worksheets Word Scrambles Worksheets Jumbled Sentences Worksheets Sorting Worksheets Multiple Choice 7
Matching Worksheets It asks students to match up pairs of items. Students have to draw lines between the matching items. 8
Word Scrambles Worksheets 9 Help to improve vocabulary and spelling . T he letters of each word are mixed up and students have to put them into the proper order. Spelling list words N ames of places
Jumbled Sentences Worksheets S tudents have to put them into the correct order S entences in a particular tense I nterrogative sentences N egative sentences 10
Sorting Worksheets S tudents are presented with a collection of items words , phrases, phonemic sort into positive and negative sort nouns into Person , Place,Thing 11
Structure of a g ood Worksheet A header containing general information which places the worksheet within the lesson context. Clear instructions . 12
Structure of a good Worksheet The exercise itself, including illustrations sufficient space for answers. Possibly additional exercises, each with their own instructions. 13
Content Worksheets contain several exercises S hould be relate to the same topic Learners should not be distracted by too much new vocabulary . It must also be age-appropriate. 14
Form of the Worksheet Teachers should avoid poor-quality photocopies of worksheets . Worksheets should provide sufficient Space for answers Pictures should be used to illustrate content 15
Margins Margins should contain in the top 1.25 inch Bottom margin 1.25 inch Left margin 1 inches Right margin 1 inches The size of the paper should be ( 8.5 x11 inches) 16 1.25 inch 1.25 inch 1 inch 1 inch
Worksheet in Foreign language teaching The instructions on worksheets must be expressed in clear terms . The culture and the information of the country are very important. 17
The use of worksheet in the classroom To differentiate between high ability students and those who need extra help . Opportunity to move around the classroom 18
Advantages Helping students focus on an underlying big picture Bridging the gap between watching and doing Focusing students attention in class 19
Advantages Teaching students how to learn from their textbooks Connecting new material to previously-covered material 20
Disadvantages Insufficient time to create the perfect worksheet R equires practice on Creating worksheets 21
Examples of Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheets are basically quiz-type exercises 22
Examples of worksheet Labelling Worksheets where students annotate an illustration 23
Example of Worksheet Word Puzzle Worksheets include crosswords, word search and word maze 24
Examples of Worksheet Gap Fill Worksheets where students insert the right words in gaps in the text 25
Example of worksheet Matching Worksheets 26
Examples of W orksheet Matching Worksheets 27
Examples of worksheet jumbled sentences worksheets 28
Online worksheet creators Super teacher worksheets https :// www.superteacherworksheets.com/word-problems.html The teachers corner https ://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/word-scramble / Tools for educators http :// www.toolsforeducators.com/wordsearch/wordsearchq.php?p=adjectives&hint=image . 29
C onclusion Worksheets are excellent tools in education. If you incorporate worksheet in the future, you should follow those instructions to help students to improve and enjoy the learning process. 30
References Math Word Problem Worksheets . ( n.d .). Retrieved May 08, 2016, from https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/word-problems.html The use of worksheets in the classroom - Google Search. ( n.d. ). Retrieved May 02, 2016, from https: //www.google.com/search?q=the use of worksheets in the classroom.html 31
References Types of Worksheet. ( n.d. ). Retrieved May 03, 2016, from http://www.tefl.net/esl-lesson-plans/guide-types.htm Roken , F. (2015, August). Structure, Form and Content. Retrieved May 03, 2016, from https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/mag/20577548.html 32
References Scott, E. ( n.d. ). Difference Between Excel Worksheet & Workbook. Retrieved May 03, 2016, from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/difference-between-excel-worksheet-workbook-3498.html 33
References Word Scramble Maker. ( n.d. ). Retrieved May 08, 2016, from https://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/word-scramble / Word Search Maker from Tools for Educators.com. ( n.d. ). Retrieved May 08, 2016, from http:// www.toolsforeducators.com/wordsearch/wordsearchq.php?p=adjectives 34
References Wyles , C. ( n.d. ). Engaging Students via In-Class Worksheets. Retrieved May 03, 2016, from http://www.maa.org/programs/faculty-and-departments/curriculum-department-guidelines-recommendations/innovative-teaching-exchange/in-class-worksheets 35